The Cosmonaut Who Couldn't Stop Smiling: The Life and Legend of Yuri Gagarin
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The Cosmonaut Who Couldn't Stop Smiling: The Life and Legend of Yuri Gagarin. The Cosmonaut Who Couldn't Stop Smiling: The Life and Legend of Yuri Gagarin Jenks, Andrew L. Product Overview ";Let’s go!"; With that, the boyish, grinning Yuri Gagarin launched into space on April 12, 1961, becoming the first human being to exit Earth’s orbit. The twenty-seven-year-old lieutenant colonel departed for the stars from within the shadowy world of the Soviet military-industrial complex. Barbed wires, no- entry placards, armed guards, false identities, mendacious maps, and a myriad of secret signs had hidden Gagarin from prying outsiders not even his friends or family knew what he had been up to. Coming less than four years after the Russians launched Sputnik into orbit, Gagarin’s voyage was cause for another round of capitalist shock and Soviet rejoicing. The Cosmonaut Who Couldn’t Stop Smiling relates this twentieth-century icon’s remarkable life while exploring the fascinating world of Soviet culture. Gagarin’s flight brought him massive international fame in the early 1960s, he was possibly the most Read more Details Publisher : Northern Illinois University Press Publication date : May 15, 2012 Language : English Print length : 323 pages ISBN-10 : 0875804470 ISBN-13 : 77 Item Weight : 1.4 pounds Dimensions : 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches Part of series : NIU Series in Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies Best Sellers Rank: #6,686,687 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,254 in Scientist Biographies #4,262 in Aeronautics & Astronautics (Books) #7,876 in Traveler & Explorer Biographies Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive original factory sealed packaging. That means that you'll have the full force of the manufacturer's warranty to protect your purchase. Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again! >>Powered by WonderLister App
